Fuzz
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Physical Texture
Used to describe a tactile sense of small, soft fibers, often unwanted. She brushed the fuzz off her jacket.
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Household Care
Common in contexts related to cleaning clothes or furnishings. I need to lint-roll the dog's fuzz off the sofa.
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Result of Wear
Implies wear or use over time, such as clothing becoming fuzzy. After many washes, towels often develop fuzz.